Banter & Big Bites

Wendy’s Take on Chinese/Cantonese Dumplings

Without a doubt, Wendy’s dumplings took center stage at our Chinese Cooking Dinner Party. Yes, these little pockets of goodness were delicious, but there is something really magical about making this type of food. It is a labor of love and takes a great deal of patience (or good friends and Ginger Gin & Tonics in our case) to make enough to satisfy our serious dumpling craving (which was doubled if you include Jacob’s). As we stood around the kitchen filling the pockets of frozen dough with the pork mixture, we realized this practice is universal. Masha, Wendy and I grew up from all parts of the world and still laughed about learning to wrap/fill/mend various traditional family recipes. We agreed that is no fun to do this alone. So find a friend and bond over Wendy’s dumpling recipe as soon as you can!

Wendy’s Take on Chinese/Cantonese Dumplings

We boiled and fried the same recipe for dumplings. My favorite was the boiled dumpling. It easier to wrap these and easier to cook – so I easy start. But, both are delicious. Don’t me intimidated – it much easier than you think.